TISS MAET FAQs
Q1: What makes the MA Education and Technology programme unique?
Ans. The MAET programme is unique in several ways. It is a 1-year full-time programme with flexible delivery combining synchronous and asynchronous sessions, making it accessible to working professionals. The programme features a capstone project component where students design and incubate innovative EdTech ideas in real-world field sites. It is anchored by faculty from the EdTech Research Group and offers extensive interaction with leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts through the EdTech Talk seminar series. The curriculum integrates research and practice-based knowledge about contemporary educational technology issues.
Q2: What is the capstone project in the MAET programme?
Ans. The capstone project is a key feature of the MAET programme worth 6 credits. Students design and incubate innovative ideas in educational technology as their capstone project, which is located in a field site such as academia, school, or industry. Each student works with both a field mentor and an academic mentor to support the rigorous process of developing practical capabilities and knowledge in EdTech research and design. This hands-on experience enables students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world educational technology challenges.
Q3: What are the career opportunities after completing MAET from TISS?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as educational technology specialists, learning designers, product managers, EdTech entrepreneurs, policy advisors, researchers, and educators in various sectors including schools, universities, EdTech companies, government agencies, NGOs, and international development organisations. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in EdTech research, practice, and entrepreneurship. Many graduates also pursue further studies or establish their own EdTech ventures.
Q4: How does the flexible delivery mode work in the MAET programme?
Ans. The MAET programme is offered in flexible delivery mode with full-time and part-time options. While most teaching is conducted through synchronous and asynchronous sessions, there is a mandatory face-to-face period of approximately 10 weeks staggered in three to four chunks across the semesters. This design enables working professionals to pursue postgraduate studies alongside their work. Full-time students complete the programme in 1 year, while part-time students can complete it in 2-3 years.
Q5: What elective courses are available in the MAET programme?
Ans. The MAET programme offers several elective courses including Technology Enabled Learning Support for Teachers, Computational Thinking, Assessment using Technology, and Assistive Technology for Education. Students select three electives from these options to customize their learning based on their interests and career goals. These electives enable students to develop specialized expertise in specific areas of educational technology.
Q6: What is the EdTech Talk seminar series?
Ans. EdTech Talk is a seminar series that provides students with numerous opportunities to interact with leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts in the field of educational technology. These seminars expose students to cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and industry perspectives on educational technology. Participation in EdTech Talk seminars enriches students' learning experience and provides networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
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